India Discoverer

Tour members depart from their respective capital cities with Singapore Airlines to Singapore.

Arrive Mumbai at 1035.
After clearing customs & immigration, you will be met by Margaret and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Balance of day free to relax.

Morning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Formerly known as Bombay, the city is the commercial capital of India and your tour includes the Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhavan (Known as the focal point of Gandhi’s political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934), the Towers of Silence and Dobi Ghat.
After sightseeing you will transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Udaipur.
Upon arrival in Udaipur you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay.

7.45am. Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel In Udaipur
9am. Morning city tour covers City Palace with Museum and Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu ‘The Protector’. Later we stroll thru Local Markets around temple as well as visit to Miniature painting studio / shops and there after return back to hotel
4pm. Sunset Boatride on Lake Pichola and visit Jagmandir Palace on Island
7.45pm. Enjoy Evening Dinner at your hotel in Udaipur

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and then driven on to the Blue washed city of ‘Jodhpur’. En route visit Jain Temples in Ranakpur Village. The tour continues with a drive to Jodhpur.
Upon arrival in Jodhpur check in at your hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own activities.

Our walk tour begins with Mehrangarh Fortress and memorial of Maharaja’s Jaswant Thada. Next we walk thru Old town to visit Clock Tower and local Sadar Bazaar and here you can also visit Maharani Textiles (owner Mr. Mukesh Jain who is specializes in cushions, bedspreads and other cloth items).
1.30pm. You will be taken for Village Jeep Safari to visit Bishnoi Village here group will visit a house and see potters and weavers at work (making durries).

You will be picked up from your hotel and then driven to heritage pink city of Jaipur.
En route you will halt for refreshment at any local restaurant.
Upon arrival check in at your hotel in Jaipur.

Our walk tour begins in heritage style as we present you traditional Turban, Bindi & stoll to wear.
We proceed up-hill to the Amber Fort and witness prayer rituals at the Hindu Temple.
We explore Maharaja’s Palace with Museum and Observatory.
Enjoy Lunch at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur (On direct payment basis)
We visit Palace of winds Hawa Mahal and stroll around its local bazaar markets to experience street food and block weaving and carpets.
After shopping from market near Hawa Mahal from where we ride on local Tuk-Tuk & return back to the Hotel.

After breakfast a 4 hour drive will take us to the Ranthambhore Tiger Sanctuary.
Late afternoon jeep safari tracking the elusive Bengal Tiger and view other interesting wildlife.

“Ranthambhore wildlife park is spread over 392 Sqkm - famed for its tigers and was the royal hunting ground of Maharajas"

Early morning game drive inside Ranthambore National Park.
Packed breakfast.
Mid-morning departure from the hotel and travel by road to Bharatpur and the bird sanctuary. You will be taken on a cycle rickshaw ride through the bird sanctuary, accompanied by an Ornithologist.
After lunch we continue to Agra, via Fatehpur Sikri-the abandoned capital built by Akbar the Great, where we arrive for a 2 night stay.

Early morning visit to the famous Taj Mahal for sunrise.
We return to our hotel for breakfast and later visit the Agra Fort where the emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned after completing the Taj Mahal.
This afternoon you will visit Kohinoor Jewelers for shopping.
We take you on Sunset tour of Taj Mahal from riverside garden ‘Mehtab Bagh’.

With a packed breakfast you will be taken to the railway station to join India's Premier train, Shatabdi Express, to Jhansi depart 0802 / arr 1043. Traveling in executive class.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Your accommodation is in a rural setting, approximately 40minutes drive away.
Afternoon tour of Orchha visiting the Palaces and temples scattered across the peaceful countryside. Later we walk in Rural Areas untouched by modern life and meet the very friendly locals. The stunning Orchha Palace was built by Bir Singh Deo for his
friend Jahangir, the great Mughal Ruler.

After breakfast we depart by road, arriving at your destination in Khajuraho for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit a small town in a village setting and tour the Temple Complex. Our visit also includes the 954AD temples Lakshmana and Kandariya – Mahadev that showcase the art of Kamasutra.

Khajuraho is a small town and after breakfast you will have an opportunity to explore the area.
After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
Your hotel is located on the banks of the Ganges in the middle of this bustling pilgrim city.

Early morning depart for Assi Ghat, where the Arti ceremony takes place every morning. This is followed by a boat ride on the holy Ganges river to view Varanasi and witness the cremation ceremonies on the riverbank. Disembark at Marnikarnika Ghat (cremation Ghat) and walk through narrow alleys in the old part of Varanasi.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast you will learn how to wear a sari and will visit a silk weaving factory. After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport, visiting the Buddhist centre of Sarnath en route, to join your flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay.

Your walk tour begins with Old & New Delhi. We visit oldest mosque Jama Masjid and take a Rickshaw Ride through Chandni Chowk spice Markets. Here we taste local Chai Tea and Pancakes and Samoosas.
A visit to the crematory grounds of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
Enjoy Lunch at ‘Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi’ , then return back to your hotel in Delhi.
Late afternoon free to relax or to do your own activities.

Morning tour of New Delhi including the parliamentary complex, Humayun’s Tomb, witness Sikhim rituals at
bangla Sahib Gurudwara and visit the Qutab Minar (Victory Tower). 
An opportunity for Henna Mehndi at the downtown market.
Return to your hotel at about lunch time.
Afternoon free.
There will be two courtesy rooms available for the group, before being taken to the airport for a farewell dinner and to join your flight to Singapore departing at 2210.

Arrive Singapore at 0615 where you will connect to flights to your respective home cities.